We have been reading Morris Gleitzman's book, Boy Overboard.

Let's learn more about Afghanistan, the war and why Jamal's family had to leave.

This BTN clip gives a brief timeline and the reasons behind the war in Afghanistan.
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s2661710.htm

This BTN clip is about asylum seekers who travel to Australia by boat.
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s2551598.htm